DTW
Detroit
United States
2,378 km
1,478 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
2,378 km
1,478 mi / 1,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
276°
west

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DTW SLC
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code DTW SLC
ICAO Code KDTW KSLC
City Detroit Salt Lake City
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 645 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 40.790000, -111.980000

Detroit (DTW) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 2,378 kilometers (1,478 miles / 1,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 05:07 in Detroit, it's 03:07 in Salt Lake City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,586 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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